Entries by Rédaction Africanews

UN human rights chief warns against rising hate speech and discrimination

As a record number of countries hold elections this year, Volker Türk called on voters to keep the rights of others in mind when they cast their ballots.

Egypt swears in new Cabinet as mounting economic challenges mount

The change comes as the country faces mounting public discontent following years of economic mismanagement, the coronavirus pandemic and conflict in the Europe and the Middle East

Heavyweights Spain and Germany to face off in UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Both teams have similar European Championship history, each having won the coveted trophy three times.

Rescued Lion cub safe in South Africa, many others kept for hunting

Freya, a 6-month-old lion cub rescued from the wildlife trade in Lebanon, poked a curious nose out of her transport crate and sniffed the air. Satisfied, she took her first cautious steps into her new forever home in a sanctuary in South Africa.

Gaza: Israel targets ‘safe zone’ as tens of thousands flee Khan Younis

The UN estimates that up to 250,000 people have been affected by the Israeli army order to flee Gaza's second-largest city. Approximately 1.9 million people are displaced in Gaza

Secretary Blinken holds talks with Haitian Prime Minister

Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, held a meeting on Tuesday at the State Department with Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille and Foreign Minister Dominique Dupuy to emphasize the significance of U.S. backing for Haiti's recently appointed g...

Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies

At least eight Chinese battery makers have announced new investments in the North African kingdom since President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, the $430 billion U.S. law designed to fight climate change.

Envisioning Africa’s Economic Prospects | Keynote delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina

Keynote Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors, African Development Bank Group, Chatham House, 7 June 2024, London

French River Police set for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

With just three weeks before the Paris 2024 Olympics, the french river police are training on the city's river in preparations for the Olympics opening ceremony later this month.
Approximately 10,000 athletes are set to parade along the Seine river on...

At least three die in post-election protests in Mauritania

Demonstrations broke out on Monday after incumbent President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani was declared winner of the poll.